SPICED PECANS
Reprinted with permission from Classic Stars Desserts by Emily Luchetti (Chronicle Books 2007)

With their sweet, cinnamon taste and nutty flavor, these pecans are irresistible and great to have in the pantry around the holidays.

Makes 4 1/2 cups

• 1 large egg white
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 1/3 cups (14 to 16 ounces) pecan halves

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg white and vanilla until frothy. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans until the nuts are evenly coated. Spread the pecans evenly on a baking sheet.

Toast, stirring every 10 minutes, until the nuts are dry, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

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